The National Weather Service out of Paducah, Kentucky has issued a severe heat advisory for all of Southern Illinois, as well as parts of Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Missouri. This heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. today through 8 p.m. tomorrow. Heat index values could exceed 107 degrees. Our area is already under an extended advisory lasting through Wednesday, with triple digit indices through mid-next week. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. We’re officially in the “dog days” of summer, coming into the hottest stretch of the year. While many of us enjoy warmer weather and sunshine, it is important to remember to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun while you’re outside. People of all skin tones are at risk for damage from the intense sun of summertime, and skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Skin cancer is on the rise in the U.S., with more than 3-Million people being treated for basal and Squamous cell skin cancer each year. Always wear SPF30 sunscreen, wear sunglasses, wear protective clothing and a hat with a broad brim, and if possible, limit your time in the sun, especially during midday.
Friends of Grayville will be hosting a Hog Roast, Jeep & Side-by-side Show today from 5pm to 8pm. The Duke Boys Band will be performing. The Grayville Senior Citizens will be selling desserts, Grayville 4H Go Getters will be selling Soda and Water, Grayville Moose Lodge Beer Tent and more. Meal will be by Donation with Tea and Lemonade provided. Events take place in downtown Grayville, bring your lawn chairs.
The Wayne County Saddle Club will be hosting a Cowboy Prom for members and guests of the Wayne County Saddle Club at Willow Creek Venue this evening. There will be kids of all ages in formal attire coming out for an evening of dancing, fun, and games beginning at 6 p.m. The community is encouraged to support these young cowboys and cowgirls by coming out to watch them be introduced as they enter the dance. Check out the Wayne County Saddle Club Facebook page for more information.
Edwards County Treasurer Debbie Smith is reminding taxpayers that the 2022 Mobile Home Tax due date is Friday, July 29, 2022. At this time, 56% of the taxes have been paid. The 2022 extension for mobile home taxes is $20,729.77. Any taxes not paid by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29th will have a late fee of $25.00 added with an additional $25.00 added every month the taxes are delinquent. The Courthouse is open between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may mail your payment to the Edwards County Collector, 50 E. Main Suite 11, Albion, IL. You may also put your payment in the drop box on the northeast corner of the Courthouse, (located in front of the cell tower). Always include a phone number where you can be reached during the day on anything put in the drop box. The 2021 payable 2022 Real Estate Tax information has not been received in the Treasurer’s office at this time but anticipates the real estate tax bills being mailed out late August or early September 2022. If you have any questions, please call the Treasurer’s office at 445-3581.
The ex-wife of an IDOT worker found dead following a traffic crash in a construction zone in Jackson County Wednesday morning has been charged in connection with her ex-husband’s death. Bond has been set at $2 million for 41-year-old Alexis Stallman. According to the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office, Alexis Stallman, of Herrin, is accused of stabbing Edward Stallman. He was involved in a traffic crash around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 127 and Ava Road in Murphysboro. When Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they found Edward Stallman unresponsive. A bystander happened upon the traffic crash and had begun CPR. Stallman was taken to St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says the crash turned into a suspected murder due to Stallman’s injuries. Alexis Stallman is being held in the Jackson County Jail on three counts first-degree murder and felony aggravated domestic battery.
Alexis Stallman – ex-wife of an IDOT worker found dead Jackson County
Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is again extending the expiration date for Illinois Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards. The current expiration deadline is July 1st, but that’s now being delayed until December first. That way, Secretary of State spokesperson Henry Haupt says no one needs to rush into their local driver’s license facility. He notes that more people than ever can now renew their licenses online. “In fact, the only people who would not qualify for online renewal would be very first-time driver’s license or ID applications because they have nothing to renew, first-time Real ID applicants, and drivers 75 and over who are required by state law to visit a driver’s license facility when they renew their license.” You can also take care of other business online, like renewing your license plate sticker at ILSOS.gov.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,636 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 11 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,523,006 cases, including 34,302 deaths, in Illinois. As of Wednesday night, 1,479 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 157 patients were in the ICU and 49 patients were on ventilators. A total of 22,881,691 vaccines have been administered in Illinois as of Wednesday night, 4,659,824 of those were booster doses. The seven-day rolling average of vaccines administered daily is 13,399 doses. Wednesday 14,708 doses were reportedly administered in Illinois. As of yesterday, the new BA.5 variant was estimated to make up more than 80 percent of new cases in Illinois and throughout the United States.